Railways and Tramways of Australia

700 Class

705 and CLP8, Port Pirie, South Australia, 17 July 2009.

Road numbers:

701, 703–6

Operator:

Genesee & Wyoming Australia

Gauge:

1435 mm; 1600 mm

Year of entry into service:

1971

Number built:

6

Model:

DL500G

Manufacturer:

AE Goodwin

Manufacturing location:

Auburn, NSW

Engine:

Alco 251C

Traction power:

1491 kW

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

112.4 t

Length:

17.4 m

South Australian Railways obtained six of the 700 Class units for broad and standard gauge service. Built by AE Goodwin, they use the same DL500G model as the New South Wales 442 Class. They have been deployed in express passenger service and interstate goods haulage. All units are currently stored.